Senior Meteorologist- Portland, Oregon #113896

Join Our Meteorology Team- Where Innovation Meets Collaboration!

Are you passionate about Meteorology and fire science?   Excited by cutting-edge technology? We’re looking for a meteorologist who thrives in a dynamic, fun work environment and loves working across teams to solve complex challenges.

In this role, you’ll:

• Leverage advanced tools – including next-generation weather modeling systems and machine learning – to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate widely – work closely with internal data scientists, engineers, and operations teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement – help us refine models and processes to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Be part of a great team – join a group that values teamwork, creativity, and shared success.

If you’re ready to combine your meteorology expertise with innovative technology and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and disseminate operational weather reports related to wildfire risk and system-based impacts on a regular basis to provide for preparedness for impactful weather events.  
• Analyze surface observation data, satellite imagery, NEXRAD Doppler RADAR data, and Numerical Weather Predication data.
• Support the development of analytical tools for various operational organizations and fire mitigation planning.
• Improve all real-time and operational forecasts through process improvements via new technologies and advancements.
• Work with cross functional teams to integrate weather information into wildfire mitigation and community resilience projects.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners (i.e. National Weather Service, CalFire, Oregon Department of Forestry, Utah DNR-FFSL, etc.), universities, and other research groups to advance the science of Meteorology in relation to the utility sector
• Develop new technologies and communication tools to promote safe, reliable operation of the electric distribution and transmission systems and renewable generation assets.
• Work with the company’s energy supply function on short and long term seasonal weather forecasts to optimize hydro, wind, and solar generation asset utilization.
• Provide weather forecasting data to support power procurement transactions.   

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science or related field.
• 5+ years’ operational weather forecasting experience.             
• 24/7 availability to support internal departments during emergency operations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical meteorological concepts into non-technical terms.
• Comfortable working in a fast pace, quickly changing environment during periods of heightening wildfire risk and impactful storms
• Excellent leadership skills, strong organizational abilities to oversee multiple and complex issues, and experience presenting complex topics to internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Certified Consulting Meteorologist Certificate.
• Experience forecasting weather in the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and/or Rocky Mountains.
• Experience processing meteorological data with various programming languages - Python, NCL, SQL.
• Knowledge of the company’s strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, as well as the company’s policies, procedures, and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Why PacifiCorp?

• We’re an essential business—your work keeps the lights on for millions.
• Privately owned and stable, with long-term career growth.
• Above-industry retirement match and strong total rewards.
• 100% onsite: work directly with talented colleagues and cutting-edge technology.
• Excellent company culture—diverse, inclusive, and supportive.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113896

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: Portland, Oregon

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $103,800 - $134,200

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.